Gun-firing device



Dec. 17, 1929. J. H. l-:vERT 1,740,080

GUN FIRING DEVICE Filed Sept. 10, 1928 Patented Dec. 17, 1929 NETE STATES AT FFQF.

GUN-FISHING DEVICE Application filed September 10, 1928.

This invention relates to a gun firing device particularly adaptable for use by bank messengers, detectives and the like.

rlhe main object is to provide a means for holding an automatic pistol or like firearm which may be worn under the coat and which will discharge the pistol as the hands of the wearer are raised.

Another object is to provide such a device which will also discharge the firearm when the arms of the wearer are swung rearwardly thus obvia-ting the necessity of raising the hands when such action would not be convenient or practicable.

A further object is to provide such a device which is simple and efficient in structure and operation and which may be constructed for use with firearms of var-ying styles and sizes.

The foregoing and other objects of the invention together with means whereby the same may be carried into effect will be more clearly understood from the following description taken in connection with the ac- -5 companying drawing in which:

Figure 1 is a view of the device in use showing the method of discharging the firearm by raising the hands.

Figure 2 is a view of the device in use showu ing the method of discharging the firearm by swinging the arms to the rear.

Figure 3 is a detail side view of the firearm receiving holster and associated elements.

Figure 4 is a section along the line 4-4 in Figure 3.

Figure 5 is a detail perspective view of the shoulder firing frame.

In carrying out the invention I provide a band or belt 1 of suitable material such as leather, webbing or the like adapted to be positioned about the chest of the wearer, adjustment straps 2 and buckles 3 being provided for this purpose. Shoulder straps 4 are secured at their ends to the upper niargin of the band 1 in the front and rear thereof and aid in supporting the band in place. A firearm receiving holster 5 is provided upon the band 1 in such position that it will be disposed beneath the arm of the wearer when in use, the said holster being formed Serial No. 304,915.

of a strip of material similar to the band 1 secured to this band at its ends 6 and bulged outward medially to form a pocket 7 to receive 4the butt of a conventional automatic pistol 8. A small cord 9 secured to the band l may be tied around the trigger guard of the pistol 8 thus securing the saine in place in the holster with its barrel pointing forwardly as shown. The forward end of the upper margin of the holster 5 is arcuately c? cut away at 10 to allow access to the trigger 11 of the pistol 8 and the lower margin of the said holster is also cut away at 12 to allow the wearer to conveniently operate the safety catch 18. An arcuately formed trig- C@ ger operating lever 14 is pivoted at its end to the bracket 15 secured to the band 1 and is adapted to pass outwardly in front of the trigger 11 of the pistol 8 as shown. Hangers or brackets 16 are secured in spaced relation on the edge of the shoulder strap 4 at the side upon which the holster 5 is placed. A U-shaped shoulder frame 17 of any desired material is pivoted by the ends of the legs 18 to the said hangers 16, the shoulder frame 17 thus being adapted to lie flat upon the shoulder and upper arm of the wearer and not interfere with the wearing of a coat or other like garment As here shown several methods are susceptible of use in connecting the shoulder` frame 17 to the trigger operating lover 14. In Figures 1 and 2 is shown an embodiment wherein a ring 19 is loosely held in clips 20 to the holster 5 to the rear of the pocket 7 thereof. A cord 21 is secured at one end to the outer portion of the rearwardly disposed leg 18 of the shoulder frame 17, the cord then being passed around to the rear of the shoulder and trained through the ring 12') and sed cured at its end to the outer end of' the `trigger operating lever 14. By the upward 2 a pull will also be exerted on the Cord 21 causing the pistol to be discharged.

As shown in Figure 3 a small pulley 22 may be used in lieu of the ring 19 reducing friction upon the cord 21 and facilitating the action of the gun discharging elements. A small chain 23 may also be used in lieu of the cord 21 and by means of the small snap 24 may be adjusted in length according to the stature of the person upon which the device is in use. In each of the embodiments recited a small cord 25 is secured between the forward leg 18 of the shoulder frame 17 and the front upper margin of the band 1 to retain the said shoulder frame in place and prevent lost motion when raising or swinging the arms.

It is obvious that the holster 5 may be placed upon either side of the band 1 according to the desires of the wearer and also that another holster may be employed upon the opposite side with its pistol pointingrearwardlyV thus affording added protection to the wearer.

he pistol may be aimed by turning or bendingA the body as will be understood, very little practice being found necessary to allow the wearer to become proficient in its use.

lVhile I have herein set forth certain preferred embodiments of my invention it is understood that I may vary from the same in minor details within the scope yof the appended claims.

I claim:

1. In a device of the class described, a band adapted for positioning about the body of a person, shoulder straps upon the band, a holster securedto the band and adapted to receive a firearm, a shoulder frame pivotally connected to one of the shoulder straps to lie Fiat upon the persons shoulder and means connecting the shoulder frame and the firearm to discharge the latter by movement of the persons arms.

2. In a device of the class described, a band adapted for positioning about the body of a person, shoulder straps secured at their ends thereto, a holster secured to the band and adapted to receive a firearm, a ring upon the holster, a trigger operating lever pivoted on the band and adapted to engage the trigger of a firearm, positioned within the holster, a U-shapod shoulder frame pivoted by its ends to one of the said shoulder straps and a conneet-ing element secured to the shoulder frame, trained through the said ring and secured to the trigger operating lever and so adapted to discharge the firearm by proper movement of the persons arm.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

JOSEPH HERMAN EVERT. 

